psychotic disorders and menopause

psychotic disorders and menopause

By: Andrew Yellen, Ph.D. | Womens InterestFor those women who truly suffer through menopause and for those around them it is no joking matter. There are night sweats, sleep disturbances, dry skin, lost libido, and restless leg syndrome. For most women the sleep deprivation is the real killer. read more

By: Marco Forster | Women's IssuesMenopause is a major life transition. The physiological and psychological effect of this life event is significant. In fact, studies have shown that women undergoing perimenopause and menopause-proper have a higher tendency to develop and experience panic attacks. read more

By: Jared Hobbs | Mental healthBeing forced to navigate an acute psychotic break is a simultaneous opportunity for eventual adoration or condemnation. Madness and genius, schizophrenia and mysticism… these terms are drastically different yet surprisingly similar. To the courageously persistent, madness is synonymous with salvation, grace, and the fire of sacrifice. But what is capable of being gained is exponentially more valuable than what will be lost. The acute psychotic break seems to be the psyche's drastic attempt a read more

By: Elizabeth Shannon | Women's IssuesMenopause is a great change in the life of women and one that can be exciting and full of opportunity. It does however take some adjustments and what with hot flashes, etc. one can go through a few sleep difficulties. The best way to treat these sleep difficulties is using natural alternatives. read more

By: Elmis Strom | Women's IssuesResveratrol is also effective in maintaining hormonal balance after menopause. Hormone Replacement Therapy is most commonly used in post-menopausal women to aid in the halted production of estrogen. However, HRT also makes for an increased risk in breast cancer, strokes, heart attacks and blood clots. read more

By: Jim Michels PhD | Men's HealthIt is sometimes difficult for men to admit to the symptoms of male menopause / andropause because unlike women, the symptoms of male menopause / andropause develop slowly and men tend to adjust to the change. This ariticle goes over the symptoms of male menopause. read more

By: Avi Sachs | Womens InterestAre you a woman getting close to or in the menopausal period of your life and already starting to notice changes in your sleep patterns? You are not alone. In this article you will find out about the relationship between your menopausal state and your sleep, the common treatments for this condition, some easy steps you can take to alleviate your state and what to do if you still can't sleep after following these steps. read more

By: Miriam Kirk | Womens InterestThe Menopause is a difficult time in any women's life and may trigger the need for a good fat loss program. The bad news is that the menopause can last for ten years! But don't despair ladies as is does not have to be totally miserable. read more

By: Jeremy | Women's HealthMenopause and depression are common for women reaching midlife. Depression can cause physical health issues in women and it is important to seek professional help early on. read more

By: Grace K Lam | Womens InterestGenerally menopause is the stopping of menstruation which happens at any time after 40s. From adolescence until the menopausal stage, a woman is fertile and menstruates (which is colloquially called the monthly periods). During the ages from 40 to 55, the ovaries gradually stop functioning which leading to the end of menstruation and the starting of menopause. Read this article to find out more about the menopause symptoms and menopause remedies. read more

By: Dr Mital John | Women's HealthMenopause is an active in every woman's life. There are both concrete and cerebral signs and affection that characterize the access of menopause (pre menopause) as able-bodied as column menopausal period. read more

By: Dr.Steve Buchar | WellnessMenopause is a stage of the human female reproductive cycle that occurs as the ovaries stop producing estrogen, causing the reproductive system to gradually shut down. read more

By: Beth Adams | Womens InterestMenopause is not an illness or disease; it is a normal phase of development that all women go through when their fertility and menstruation begin to decrease. But even though it is not an illness, it is advised that you seek treatment for your symptoms if they become severe or start in impact your daily life. Menopause can cause sleeplessness, anxiety, and depression and any one of these symptoms can have negative long term impacts. read more